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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,211.82, 85,862.96 and 43,119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,211.82, 85,862.96 and 43,119.31 is: 59,512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,211.82 : 85,862.96 = 43,119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,211.82/85,862.96 = 43,119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,211.82x = 85,862.96 × 43,119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,211.82x = 3,702,351,374.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,351,374.16/62,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,512.02

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